ADATA Legend 960 Max for PS5: compatibility, heatsink fit and live price
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Compatible. 7,400 MB/s read, and with its heatsink it measures 10.65mm, inside the PS5's 11.25mm limit. No compatible listing of the ADATA Legend 960 Max is in stock on Amazon.co.uk as of 21 October 2026.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
ADATA Legend 960 Max specifications for PS5 owners
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Yes |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 7,400 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 6,800 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| NAND type | TLC |
| DRAM cache | Yes |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2264 |
| Endurance | About 780 TBW per TB (1,560 TBW at 2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Heatsink version | Yes, 10.65mm tall |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2022 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
The Legend 960 Max in a PS5: what to know
ADATA lists the drive at 80.6 x 23.2 x 10.65mm with its heat sink and states it works as PS5 expanded storage, at up to 6,400 MB/s in the console. The 1TB model writes at 6,000 MB/s. Endurance is 780 TBW per terabyte.
Heatsink and fit
Yes. Bought with its heatsink, the ADATA Legend 960 Max measures 10.65mm and goes into any PS5 model with the cover closing normally. Sony's limit is 11.25mm total thickness and 25mm width (see Sony's M.2 SSD requirements).
If you buy the bare drive instead, add a slim heatsink yourself: Sony does not allow an uncooled M.2 SSD. In the table, the "Fits PS5" tag marks this model's heatsink SKU. Background: the 11.25mm height guide.
Rivals at 2TB: live prices
| Drive | Read speed | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Power US75 | 7,000 MB/s | £239.99 | £120.00/TB |
| Acer Predator GM7000 | 7,400 MB/s | £249.99 | £125.00/TB |
| Lexar NM790 | 7,400 MB/s | £303.99 | £152.00/TB |
As of 21 October 2026. These are the closest alternatives to the ADATA Legend 960 Max that we track, priced at their cheapest new 2TB listing.
Compare the Legend 960 Max
Its capacities each have a full ranking: 1TB PS5 SSDs, 2TB PS5 SSDs, 4TB PS5 SSDs. The ADATA PS5 SSD page covers the rest of the maker's range. Head to head: Legend 960 Max vs WD_BLACK SN850X. For any other drive, start at the PS5 SSD model index.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing in stock matches this page right now. | ||||||
Related comparisons and guides
Other places to go from here: All models, 2TB, With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD, PS5 SSD requirements, The 11.25mm height rule.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the ADATA Legend 960 Max in my PS5?
Compatible. 7,400 MB/s read, and with its heatsink it measures 10.65mm, inside the PS5's 11.25mm limit. It makes no difference which PS5 you own, since the Slim and Pro have the same M.2 slot.
Is a heatsink required for the Legend 960 Max in a PS5?
Yes, and the simplest route is the heatsink version, which is 10.65mm tall and inside the 11.25mm limit. The bare version needs a low-profile heatsink added.
How much does the ADATA Legend 960 Max cost in the UK right now?
No compatible listing of the ADATA Legend 960 Max is in stock on Amazon.co.uk as of 21 October 2026.
Which sizes is the ADATA Legend 960 Max sold in?
Sizes offered: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. Working from 75GB per big game, that is about 13 games on 1TB and 26 on 2TB.
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